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European migration beings in North America
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England controls the land along much of the Atlantic Coast
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The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting their freedom
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The colonies fought in a war for independence against Great Britain
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The United States leaders drafted the Constitution
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Industrialization transform the United States and Canada.
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The United States and Canada expand into western North America
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The United States agrees to the Louisiana Purchase
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The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic.
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Texas joins the United States
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Gold and silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area
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Because of disputes over slavery, economics and politics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil War
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Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies-Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
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The United States purchases Alaska
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Canada gained full independence
